98290 can be classified socioeconomically as Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Washington based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 98290 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 98290 is White. The current unemployment level in 98290 is 4.5%.
| Population | 39,873 |
| Population Growth Rate | 13.14% |
| Population Density | 390 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,996 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 5.0% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $113,108 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $410,120 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (September 2025) | 4.5% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 9.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 90.30% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 75.54% |
98290 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 33,513 | 89.9% |
| Black | 203 | 0.54% |
| Hispanic | 2,175 | 5.83% |
| Asian | 935 | 2.51% |
| Native American | 287 | 0.77% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 167 | 0.45% |
98290 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 4,095 | 81.25% |
| Black | 43 | 0.85% |
| Hispanic | 745 | 14.78% |
| Asian | 114 | 2.26% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.62% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.24% |
98290 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 2,364 | 11.25% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,219 | 20.08% |
| High School Diploma | 4,808 | 22.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 358 | 1.7% |
| GED or Alternate | 715 | 3.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,461 | 21.23% |
| Associates Degree | 2,249 | 10.7% |
| Masters Degree | 1,371 | 6.53% |
| Professional Degree | 287 | 1.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 178 | 0.85% |